Whitney Walls is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management, Walls held roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Navy Federal Credit Union. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, discretionary model account offered as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The firm’s approach uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation delegated to third-party firms.

Peter Cabezas is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served in multiple capacities within the United States Army from 2016 to 2024. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to select and manage portfolios.

Jeremy Goodwin is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He began his advisory career in 2025 after 25 years of service in the United States Air Force. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of Ten Ten Life, a nonprofit focused on promoting healing and resilience for military personnel, veterans, and first responders through trauma-informed counseling. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized investment team and wealth portfolio managers.

Dhilsha Athulathmudali is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Prior to joining Truist, her career included roles at Bank of America and Sarvodaya Finance. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by inter-affiliate integration and employs AI-enabled tools in its research and oversight processes.

Durukhshan Esmati is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fairfax, VA, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, Esmati worked at Economist Impact and The Economist Intelligence Unit in roles related to economic research and policy analysis. First Command Advisory Services serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and a range of wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using a disciplined, model-based approach.

Javier Perez Giz is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Haymarket, VA. He holds a Series 66 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-investment activities including working as a driver for Uber and serving as a wine and beer pourer at Barrel Oak Winery. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice across multiple program types, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis and providing specialized services to a wide range of institutional sponsors.

Ryan Murphy is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Stout Risius Ross, LLC, Secretariat Advisors Inc., and td ameritrade. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing fee-based programs and commission-based products.

Robert Smith is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in financial advising, currently with First Command Advisory Services since 2015. He has been associated with First Command Financial Services, Inc. and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an Executive Pastor at Impact Church in Centerville, VA, where he performs religious ceremonies and offers pastoral counseling. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who select and monitor portfolios from approved fund universes and third-party managers.

Jennifer Handford is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has operated Handford Financial Strategies since 2002 alongside her affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network. Additionally, she owns Jen Book LLC, a private entity established for writing novels. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing around $212.7 billion in assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Michael Washer is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience and a background that includes leadership and ownership roles in insurance and financial service companies, notably as CEO of Group Underwriters Agency Inc. Washer is also involved in recruiting and producing agents for fixed life insurance and annuity products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Alaa Khashan is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and SunTrust Investment Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party managed strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Robert Sturm is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., Bb&T Securities, LLC, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Finance Committee of the Benedictine Sisters and is the chair of the board for Hopelink, Inc., a nonprofit focused on mental health. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research, to deliver asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs.

Roland Geronimo is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Truist and its affiliates since 2004, including a two-year period at Quick & Reilly, Inc. prior to that. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its investment solutions.

Julie Babcock is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Sterling, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Financial Services since 2001 and also held a role at Principal Life Insurance Company from 2000 to 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Mario Orozco is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and New York Life since 2014 and previously spent eight years at Valic Financial Advisors. He operates Eldenstreet Financial, LLC, through which he brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through various program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Arthur Washer is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several Ameritas entities since 2016 and has been associated with ICS Financial Group, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Washer serves on the Board of Supervisors for Fauquier County, Virginia. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, utilizing model portfolios and a variety of investment vehicles across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jonathan Myers is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previous positions at Bb&T Securities, Bb&T Investments, and Bb&T Bank dating back to 2009. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering services such as asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research, with a distinctive integrated approach involving affiliated broker-dealer and bank services.

Robert Lee is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked with firms including OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Yukubu Carriker is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Carriker served 21 years in the United States Air Force. Outside of financial advising, Carriker is the Lead Production Manager at National Community Church in Fairfax, VA, overseeing technical operations during services, and serves as Treasurer on the board of Ten Ten Life, providing financial oversight for the organization. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managed accounts.

Anthony Chapkey is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several First Command entities since 2025, as well as Van Clemens & Co. Inc. and various consulting roles. He is the founder of LateGame LLC, a business focused on budgeting and financial education for friends and family. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs that are managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers selecting from prescreened third-party managers.